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OLDIES SUNDAY: @PeterTosh – Glass House (1983)

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Today’s Oldies Sunday selection comes from the late great Winston Hubert McIntosh otherwise known as Peter Tosh. Peter Tosh was a former member of the Bob Marley lead band The Wailers who left later down to pursue a solo career and was successful. “Glass House” was one of Peter Tosh’s many hits. “Glass House” was released in 1983 and produced by Peter Tosh for his Intel-Diplo HIM (Intelligent Diplomat for His Imperial Majesty) label. His song was also featured on his 6th studio album, “Mama Africa” which was released the same year. He sings about people who aim to belittle others while they themselves aren’t doing well with their own lives. In the song he chants the very popular proverb, “If you live in a glass house, don’t throw stones“.

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NEW VIDEO: @SnoopDogg x @Mavado_Gully x @PopCaanMusic – Lighters Up

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After premiering the single a few weeks back, Snoop Dogg finally released the video for his collaborative effort with Mavado and Popcaan. Titled “Lighters Up“, the three artists create bonfires, flick lighters, smoke weed and promote unity everywhere they go. Cool marching band Snoop, “Bun Division!” Check out the video and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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NEW VIDEO: @DaxLion – Lyrics

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After posting the single a few weeks ago, Dax Lion is back with the video to “Lyrics“. Directed by Dre Finn, Dax speaks his mind on the content of artists and hopes to bring the music back to when it was all about clean and positive messages. Not bad, I liked the message of the song and his intentions as an artist. Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: @AdmiralBaileyDJ x Chaka Demus – One Scotch (1986)

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Today’s Oldies Selection comes from Deejays Admiral Bailey and Chaka Demus. Titled “One Scotch” and produced in 1986 by Prince Jammy’s (Now King Jammy’s), the deejays meet up at a bar and order their regular drink choices of one Scotch, one Bergerman (Bourbon), and one Beer all while dropping lyrics about having bullas with avacado, having money to take a plane trip and even a little chant (Demus). This song was inspired by Amos Milburn’s 1950 hit “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer” and became a big hit in Jamaica.

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NEW MUSIC: @BlackAsColeBand – Hometown Glory (Adele Cover)

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Jamaica’s rising Reggae group Black As Cole is trying to reach fans near and far with their wonderful creations. Today they release their cover to Adele’s “Hometown Glory“. Very interesting to hear a Reggae band have a shot at the song and not try to sound exactly like the original, it’s a great song. Check out the Soundcloud below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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NEW MUSIC: Pressure (@BussPipe) – Forgive Them

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Today’s new music comes from Reggae artist Pressure. Titled “Forgive Them” and produced by J-Vibe and Cyclone Music Group on the Kings Riddim, Pressure has a talk with them creator and asking forgiveness for all the people that have done wrong against him. Pretty good song and riddim, this is sure to be in alot of playlists. Check out the Soundcloud below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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